This 40 g Ruggard Silica Gel Pack - 40g Metal Casefrom Ruggard Silica Gel Pack - 40g Metal Caseis used to absorb moisture inside underwater camera and electronics housings and bags, in order to keep them as dry as possible to prevent rust, corrosion and other damage, as well as mildew, mold and foul odors. It protects 3 cubic ft of enclosed space. The dehumidifier gel is orange and turns white when it absorbs moisture. It is packaged in a metal tin that can be heated in an oven at 300°F for at least 3 hr, or until the color returns to the silica beads, to refresh the gel for reuse. The gel will turn orange again when it is ready.

Absorbs Moisture    Protects 3 Cubic ft of Space    Packaged in Metal Tin    Can Be Heated for Reuse

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Would these work with the aputure 120d ii gel holder ?

A: No, you would need to get larger gel filter kit like 10x12 or 12x12

Q: 2. Can it be microwaved instead of putting in an oven?

A: The items is metal. You can not put it in the microwave.

Q: 3. Can this item be taken on a plane?

A: While you could carry this on a plane, it is best to check with the particular airline you're using.

Q: 4. I purchased a couple of these Dessicant Packs. There is a dark green dot on the lid. There is nothing orange as described. Is the aluminum tin supposed to be opened? After several months of use, I placed it in an oven overnight at 250 degrees, and nothing changed as far as I could tell. The dot is still dark green. There are no instructions whatsoever on how to use what appears to be such a simple product.

A: As you already know, the placing the pack in the oven for 3 hours at 300 deg, the pellets will turn orange, telling you its recharged.

Q: 5. Does this work for a cellphone that has been submerged in water?

A: It would certainly help in conjunction with uncooked rice in a bag.

Q: 6. Does this fit under the seat in the plane?

A: The Ruggard Rolling Laptop Case (B&H # RUCQF216B) will not fit under an airplane seat.

Q: 7. How many grams of silica does this product contain?

A: The manufacture does not list the amount of Silica in the Nanuk Desiccant Silica Gel Pack - Aluminum Canister. Only that The gel is orange when dry, and green when saturated. To reuse the gel, simply put it in a conventional oven at 250° F for three hours.

Q: 8. Will the 6x4.5 fit the Nikon z85 1.2S lens?

A: Yes, the Ruggard Lens Case 6 x 4.5" (Black) will fit the Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S Lens (Nikon Z) with the hood reverse mounted.

Q: 9. What size silica gel packets should be used with this to protect camera and telephoto lens in camera bag?

A: The 40 grams of silica gel in the Ruggard Desiccant Silica Gel Pack - Metal Case (40 g) will protect a camera and telephoto lens in most camera bags in most weather conditions.

Q: 10. I Don’t Have A Oven but Is it gonna work if I let them dry in direct sunlight?

A: Yes, but will of course take 4x longer to dry out.